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Militarism in Arab Society
An Historiographical and Bibliographical Sourcebook
Militarism in Arab Society
An Historiographical and Bibliographical Sourcebook
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A much needed reference aid for the academic and national defense communities, this book provides a framework for the historical and comparative study of the military culture of Arab society. In sections considering warfare in Arab traditions, military roles in medieval Islam, and Arab armies in the modern age, each chapter's bibliography is preceded by a background essay, designed to assist researchers who are unfamiliar with the general outline of Arab history or the thematic bent of Arabic historiography. The work also includes a glossary and tables of Islamic dynasties.
Written primarily for professors and students of comparative military history, national and service intelligence analysts, and students of Arab-Islamic or Middle Eastern history, this work will also be of use to the generalist historian.
Table of Contents
Bibliographic Abbreviations
Introduction
Glossary: Terms and Names with Militaristic Significance
Islamic Dynasties of the Arab East
Warfare in Arab Traditions
The Mystique of the Raid
The Archetypal Victories of Islam
The Struggle Within and Without the Islamic Domain (Fitna and Jihad)
Military Roles in Medieval Islam
The Muslim Warriors of Medieval Times: Alien Troops and Arab Militias
The Defeat of the Infidels
Arab Armies in the Modern Age
The Break with the Ottoman Past
The Struggle with Israel
The Quest for Regional Dominance
Index
Product details
| Published | 12 May 1997 |
|---|---|
| Format | Hardback |
| Edition | 1st |
| Extent | 192 |
| ISBN | 9780313293702 |
| Imprint | Greenwood |
| Dimensions | 235 x 156 mm |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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